Full of care; anxious; solicitous. Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things. Luke 10:41.

Provident; attentive to support and protect; with of or for. Thou hast been careful for us with all care. 2 Kings 4:13. What could a careful father more have done. In present usage careful is generally followed by of; as, careful of health.

Watchful; cautious; giving good heed; as, be careful to maintain good works; be careful of your conversation.

Filling with care or solicitude; exposing to concern, anxiety or trouble; full of cares. Raised to a careful height.